Alabama

Alabama extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the northeast to white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in the south.

The region transformed from Native American territory through Spanish, French, and British control before joining the United States as the 22nd state in 1819.

Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma became central locations for civil rights activism, leading to significant changes in national legislation during the 1950s and 1960s.

The state maintains 21 state parks, numerous wildlife areas, and several historical sites that are accessible through an extensive network of highways.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville contains the largest collection of space artifacts and rockets in the world.

Location: United States

Inception: December 14, 1819

Capital city: Montgomery

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Part of: contiguous United States

Shares border with: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi

Website: https://alabama.gov

GPS coordinates: 32.70000,-86.70000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:05